Russia: 5 Prominent Groups Branded ‘Foreign Agents’

Email The Russian government has branded five prominent independent groups as “foreign agents.” The government’s actions are part of its biggest crackdown on the rights to free expression and association in Russia since the end of the Soviet era. (Moscow) – The Russian government has branded five prominent independent groups as “foreign agents,” Human Rights Watch said today. The government’s actions are part of its biggest crackdown on the rights to free expression and association in Russia since the end of the Soviet era. read more

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